I never skated or never will, but I've tried scootering (if that counts).I've busted my ass a few times but the pain goes away (after a month or two).I have a funny story for this topic though.
Spoiler: Story
One day I was going home from school and I had my pro scooter you know just scootering, popping off the sidewalk just showing off (even though I'm terrible).All of a sudden some biker comes out of no where and almost hits me with his XXX-LB motorcycle, I literally had a heart attack.I calmed myself down and said everything's going to be alright and just kept on scootering home.After a few minutes (10 - 15) some skateboarder comes out of no where and hits the back of my scooter and I literally FLIPPED forward and busted my head.I had to get some stitches and received some minor-bruises on my elbows.Other than that, I had a fun day.